Chiratae Ventures

Chiratae Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2006. The firm focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including mobility, software as a service, education technology, consumer technology, health technology, climate technology, financial technology, agricultural technology, B2B, and deep technology. With a global network, Chiratae Ventures manages approximately $3.6 billion and has built a portfolio of over 220 companies over the past 15 years. The firm's unique advantage lies in its affiliation with International Data Group (IDG), which provides extensive resources in global publishing, market research, and industry events, enhancing its ability to support early-stage companies in navigating their markets and achieving growth.

Sarthak Biswas

Associate

Sarthak Biswas

Associate

Amish Dedhia

Principal, Growth and Exit

Anubhav Goyal

Associate Vice President - Investments

Mandeep Julka

Vice President, Investments

Saketh Katikaneni

Associate Vice President - Investments

TC Meenakshisundaram

Founder and Managing Director

Ranjith Menon

Managing Director

Anoop N Menon

Principal, Investments

Kailash Nath

Assistant Vice President, Seed

Venkatesh Peddi

Managing Director

Chandraneel Polavarapu

Senior Associate

Naimil Shah

Associate

TCM Sundaram

Founder and Vice Chairman

Past deals in Fashion

Bizongo

Series E in 2025
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Bizongo

Series E in 2023
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Lenskart

Series I in 2022
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

Locofast

Series A in 2022
Locofast is a rapidly growing B2B textile marketplace that focuses on providing innovative fabric sourcing solutions for businesses globally. Headquartered in New Delhi, with additional offices in Bangladesh and across India, Locofast utilizes technology to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of textile procurement. The company's platform offers comprehensive services that assist fashion and lifestyle brands in launching new clothing lines and improving existing ones, covering aspects such as garment design, fabric procurement, and texture selection. By facilitating greater visibility and control in the supply chain, Locofast ensures that clients can avoid disruptions and achieve timely delivery of goods.

Bizongo

Series D in 2021
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Lenskart

Series H in 2021
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

Bizongo

Series C in 2021
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Uable

Seed Round in 2021
Uable is the world’s first super-app for teens that enables a revolutionary way for 13-19 year olds to earn, spend and become independent through content and community. It incentivizes them to both create and consume content, make friends and explore their interests — all within multiple micro-communities called Clubs. These Clubs cater to teen interests and include everything from General Hangouts to Gaming, from Fashion to Sports and from Entrepreneurship to Engineering, Motivation to Design etc. Through the ‘U-Coins’ that these teens earn on the app, they can grab products from the U-store, which includes gadgets, books, fashion accessories, apparel & more. The app aims to be a singular destination where teens can become self-reliant while networking, exploring, and having fun. Uable is one of most exciting teenager-oriented start-ups right now, founded by Saurabh Saxena, ex-co-founder, Vedantu. Having closed a Pre-Series A with top investors, we're determined to march forward on our purpose to keep building and growing into the ultimate teen companion. Come join us on our mission to make teenage years amazing!

Bizongo

Series C in 2021
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Bizongo

Series C in 2020
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Bizongo

Series C in 2019
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Little Black Book

Series A in 2019
Little Black Book sells women's wear, apparel for men, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, snacks, and beverages. They provide web and mobile shopping apps. They also provide gifting guides and gift ideas for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Flyrobe

Series B in 2018
Flyrobe is India's largest fashion rental platform, specializing in occasion wear for both men and women. The company operates in ten major Indian cities and has physical retail locations in Mumbai and Delhi. Flyrobe provides customers with on-demand access to a wide range of branded and designer clothing, allowing them to rent high-quality apparel and accessories at a fraction of the retail price. Through its innovative subscription model, Flyrobe caters to the growing demand for luxury fashion rentals, making stylish attire more accessible for various events and occasions.

Bizongo

Series B in 2018
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

POPxo

Series C in 2018
POPxo is an online community and digital publication based in India, catering specifically to young urban women aged 18 to 34. Since its launch in March 2014, it has become a prominent resource for lifestyle content, covering topics such as fashion, beauty, lifestyle, weddings, and work. The platform reaches approximately 9 million users monthly, generating over 102 million content views. By providing engaging text and video content, POPxo connects with its audience through social media and mobile platforms. The company focuses on delivering data-driven insights that resonate with women, empowering them to navigate their lives confidently. POPxo monetizes its offerings through partnerships with brands, utilizing various formats such as native advertising, social posts, and events to engage this influential consumer demographic.

POPxo

Series B in 2018
POPxo is an online community and digital publication based in India, catering specifically to young urban women aged 18 to 34. Since its launch in March 2014, it has become a prominent resource for lifestyle content, covering topics such as fashion, beauty, lifestyle, weddings, and work. The platform reaches approximately 9 million users monthly, generating over 102 million content views. By providing engaging text and video content, POPxo connects with its audience through social media and mobile platforms. The company focuses on delivering data-driven insights that resonate with women, empowering them to navigate their lives confidently. POPxo monetizes its offerings through partnerships with brands, utilizing various formats such as native advertising, social posts, and events to engage this influential consumer demographic.

Little Black Book

Venture Round in 2017
Little Black Book sells women's wear, apparel for men, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, snacks, and beverages. They provide web and mobile shopping apps. They also provide gifting guides and gift ideas for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

POPxo

Series B in 2017
POPxo is an online community and digital publication based in India, catering specifically to young urban women aged 18 to 34. Since its launch in March 2014, it has become a prominent resource for lifestyle content, covering topics such as fashion, beauty, lifestyle, weddings, and work. The platform reaches approximately 9 million users monthly, generating over 102 million content views. By providing engaging text and video content, POPxo connects with its audience through social media and mobile platforms. The company focuses on delivering data-driven insights that resonate with women, empowering them to navigate their lives confidently. POPxo monetizes its offerings through partnerships with brands, utilizing various formats such as native advertising, social posts, and events to engage this influential consumer demographic.

Bizongo

Series A in 2016
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Flyrobe

Series A in 2016
Flyrobe is India's largest fashion rental platform, specializing in occasion wear for both men and women. The company operates in ten major Indian cities and has physical retail locations in Mumbai and Delhi. Flyrobe provides customers with on-demand access to a wide range of branded and designer clothing, allowing them to rent high-quality apparel and accessories at a fraction of the retail price. Through its innovative subscription model, Flyrobe caters to the growing demand for luxury fashion rentals, making stylish attire more accessible for various events and occasions.

Little Black Book

Seed Round in 2016
Little Black Book sells women's wear, apparel for men, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, snacks, and beverages. They provide web and mobile shopping apps. They also provide gifting guides and gift ideas for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Lenskart

Series D in 2016
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

POPxo

Series A in 2015
POPxo is an online community and digital publication based in India, catering specifically to young urban women aged 18 to 34. Since its launch in March 2014, it has become a prominent resource for lifestyle content, covering topics such as fashion, beauty, lifestyle, weddings, and work. The platform reaches approximately 9 million users monthly, generating over 102 million content views. By providing engaging text and video content, POPxo connects with its audience through social media and mobile platforms. The company focuses on delivering data-driven insights that resonate with women, empowering them to navigate their lives confidently. POPxo monetizes its offerings through partnerships with brands, utilizing various formats such as native advertising, social posts, and events to engage this influential consumer demographic.

Zivame

Series C in 2015
Zivame is an online lingerie store launched in August 2011, catering specifically to the Indian market. The platform offers a wide range of products, including lingerie, loungewear, swimwear, and nightwear, designed to meet the clothing needs of women in a convenient online setting. Customers can easily navigate the website by filtering options such as category, brand, color, and size, and can even select items based on what they intend to wear them under. Zivame enhances the online shopping experience by providing detailed product descriptions, affordable fast shipping, and a customer-friendly return policy, allowing users to shop with comfort and privacy from their homes. By combining the convenience of e-commerce with the personalized service typically found in brick-and-mortar stores, Zivame has redefined the lingerie shopping experience for consumers in India.

Little Black Book

Seed Round in 2015
Little Black Book sells women's wear, apparel for men, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, snacks, and beverages. They provide web and mobile shopping apps. They also provide gifting guides and gift ideas for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Lenskart

Series C in 2015
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

eShakti.com

Series B in 2014
eShakti.com Pvt Ltd is an international fashion design company based in Chennai, India, with a design studio in New York, New York. Founded in 1999, the company specializes in manufacturing custom clothing for women, offering a wide range of products including dresses, tops, shirts, jackets, denims, pants, and occasion wear. eShakti.com allows customers to personalize their clothing by choosing designs and providing specific measurements, catering to women in sizes 0 through 36. The company's commitment is to provide affordable fashion that enhances the individual style and fit for every woman. Products are available for purchase online, and gift cards are also offered to customers.

Zivame

Series B in 2013
Zivame is an online lingerie store launched in August 2011, catering specifically to the Indian market. The platform offers a wide range of products, including lingerie, loungewear, swimwear, and nightwear, designed to meet the clothing needs of women in a convenient online setting. Customers can easily navigate the website by filtering options such as category, brand, color, and size, and can even select items based on what they intend to wear them under. Zivame enhances the online shopping experience by providing detailed product descriptions, affordable fast shipping, and a customer-friendly return policy, allowing users to shop with comfort and privacy from their homes. By combining the convenience of e-commerce with the personalized service typically found in brick-and-mortar stores, Zivame has redefined the lingerie shopping experience for consumers in India.

Valyoo Technologies

Series B in 2013
Valyoo Technologies, a New Dehli, India-based online retailers that sells fashion accessories. Founded by CEO Peeyush Bansal, Valyoo Technologies is an online wholesaler of luxury fashion accessories in India. It operates e-commerce websites, including: Jewelskart.com, Watchkart.com, Bagskart.com and Lenskart.com.

Myntra

Series E in 2013
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.

Lenskart

Series B in 2012
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

Myntra

Series D in 2012
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.

Zivame

Series A in 2012
Zivame is an online lingerie store launched in August 2011, catering specifically to the Indian market. The platform offers a wide range of products, including lingerie, loungewear, swimwear, and nightwear, designed to meet the clothing needs of women in a convenient online setting. Customers can easily navigate the website by filtering options such as category, brand, color, and size, and can even select items based on what they intend to wear them under. Zivame enhances the online shopping experience by providing detailed product descriptions, affordable fast shipping, and a customer-friendly return policy, allowing users to shop with comfort and privacy from their homes. By combining the convenience of e-commerce with the personalized service typically found in brick-and-mortar stores, Zivame has redefined the lingerie shopping experience for consumers in India.

Valyoo Technologies

Series A in 2011
Valyoo Technologies, a New Dehli, India-based online retailers that sells fashion accessories. Founded by CEO Peeyush Bansal, Valyoo Technologies is an online wholesaler of luxury fashion accessories in India. It operates e-commerce websites, including: Jewelskart.com, Watchkart.com, Bagskart.com and Lenskart.com.

Lenskart

Series A in 2011
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

Myntra

Series C in 2011
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.

eShakti.com

Series A in 2011
eShakti.com Pvt Ltd is an international fashion design company based in Chennai, India, with a design studio in New York, New York. Founded in 1999, the company specializes in manufacturing custom clothing for women, offering a wide range of products including dresses, tops, shirts, jackets, denims, pants, and occasion wear. eShakti.com allows customers to personalize their clothing by choosing designs and providing specific measurements, catering to women in sizes 0 through 36. The company's commitment is to provide affordable fashion that enhances the individual style and fit for every woman. Products are available for purchase online, and gift cards are also offered to customers.

Myntra

Series B in 2011
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.

Myntra

Series B in 2010
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.

Myntra

Series A in 2008
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.
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